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AGS 2022 Virtual Genealogical Symposium 

Saturday, 27 August 2022
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Registration is now closed for this event.
​Featuring  Lisa Louise Cooke
​Session 1: Guide to the 1950 U. S. Census 
How to find your family in the newly released census by using census tract maps, initially available limited indexes, and what the 1950 Census tells us about our families. 

Lisa Louise Cooke is the author of several books including The Genealogist's Google Toolbox. She produces and hosts the popular Genealogy Gems Podcast and weekly videos at the Genealogy Gems YouTube channel. She offers a Premium Membership service at her website at https://lisalouisecooke.com featuring exclusive on-demand genealogy education. Lisa also writes a regular column for Family Tree Magazine and produces the Family Tree Magazine Podcast.
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Lisa Louise Cooke
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Diahan Southard
Featuring Diahan Southard
Session 2: DNA Questions Answered
Understanding the basics of DNA and the terminology that is used. 
Session 3: Using YDNA and mtDNA in Your Family History
Learn how both YDNA (the direct male line), and Mitochondrial DNA (the direct female line) can enliven your family history research.
Session 4: Connecting DNA Matches
How to identify and organize the cousin connections among those in your Autosomal DNA matches. Work together to determine how you are related to your matches and how to use that information to find ancestors.

​Diahan Southard is a leading voice for consumer DNA testing, one of the world’s most fascinating, dynamic and socially-transformative new hobbies. As Founder of YourDNA Guide, Diahan teaches internationally, writes for popular magazines, and consults with leading testing companies. She authored Your DNA Guide–The Book and produced Your DNA Guide–the Academy, an online learning experience.​

Location

Adamson Library
1058 Claussen Road, Suite 108
​Augusta, GA 30907

Adamson Library Hours:

Tuesday 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
or by appointment 

To make an appointment, please email AugustaGenSociety@comcast.net. ​

Contact Us

​Send mail to: 
​Augusta Genealogical Society​

P O Box 3743
 Augusta GA 30914 

​706 722-4073

augustagensociety@comcast.net


  • Home
  • Adamson Library
    • Collections
  • Publications
    • Indexes of Enslaved Persons
    • Guardian Records
    • Cemetery Publications
    • Account Books Index
    • Support Books Index
  • Education & Events
    • February Program
  • Membership
    • Membership Benefits
  • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Links
  • AGS Members
  • Webinar Recordings
  • Southern Echoes
  • Ancestoring
  • Articles
  • Account Books Index
  • Support Books Index